Helping victims of domestic and gender-based violence

A call for proposals is open for the protection of Romanian victims of domestic and gender-based violence, including Roma and other vulnerable groups.

3.2.2014

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Domestic and gender-based violence remain grave challenges in Romania, despite increasing attention being paid to the issues. There is an urgent need to improve support for victims. To this aim, €2 276 892 has been allocated under this call for proposals under the Romanian ‘Domestic and gender-based violence’ programme. Of this amount, €1 935 358.15 is provided by Norway, while €341 533.85 is provided by Romanian national co-financing. The target groups are victims of domestic violence, including Roma and other vulnerable groups.

What is supported?

The project should focus on one of the following priorities:

Creating and improving the necessary framework for providing effective and consistent support services to victims of domestic violence;

Raising awareness and sensitising the general population, including actions at local level with regard to the negative effects of domestic violence, and;

Training activities for the professionals working in the field of domestic violence.

Who can apply?

Following entities can apply for funding:

Romanian national and local institutions;

Non-commercial and/or NGOs in partnership with Romanian public institutions, and;

Inter-governmental organisations operating in Romania.

Cooperation with Norwegian partners is encouraged. If the project is deemed to enhance bilateral cooperation between Romania and Norway, additional funding up until 10% may be provided. The Norwegian National Police Directorate participates as donor programme partner.